Five of the best beaches in Essex to ‘soak up the sun’ according to Tripadvisor

What are your best options though? We’ve consulted Tripadvisor to pick you some of the best beaches in Essex.

Frinton Beach

Ranked on Tripadvisor as the number one thing to do in Frinton, Frinton Beach offers “excellent family-friendly areas with space for everyone” according to reviews. Visitors praise the free parking, beautifully kept beaches and “great” nearby High Street.

Clacton Beach 

The second highest-rated Essex beach, Clacton Beach is the 4th best-rated thing to do in Clacton according to Tripadvisor. 

With the excellent and bustling Clacton Pier on show, there is always something exciting to see or do near Clacton Beach. Visitors praise the wide range of cafes, car parking, great quality sand and the blue flag certified water. 

A “lovely clean sandy beach” according to top reviews. 

Shoebury East Beach

Often praised as the best-quality south Essex beach, Shoebury Beach may lack the amusements of beaches in Southend but makes up…